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Serving the wider body of Christ
God used this year’s Katherine Christian Convention to give BCA several exciting opportunities to serve the wider highlighting body of Christ.
Fifteen years of giving a helping hand to high school students
The family of the late April Bottom and Bush Church Aid have offered a scholarship to a student from the Parish of the Far West and Broken Hill looking to undertake study away from home for the past fifteen years.
Returning to the Family
BCA is delighted to welcome back Chris and Wendy Thiele as Field Staff. They served in Beaconsfield Tasmania from 2006–2010 and now take on the previously vacant parish of King Island.
Sowing the seeds in Ceduna
Ceduna, South Australia Total population 1850 Indigenous population 415
Blessed to be a blessing to the people of Gilgandra
BCA has commenced supporting the work of a chaplain at Gilgandra High School. Ayumi Tamsett, wife of local Presbyterian Minister Peter Tamsett, has taken on this role.
By God’s grace a little grit can go a long way
On 12 July each year the Anglican Church remembers and gives thanks for the life and ministry of Sydney Kirkby, BCA’s first Organising Missioner.
Reaching Australia for Christ for another 100 years
In just under 12 months BCA will celebrate 100 years of reaching Australia for Christ. We want every person in remote, regional and rural Australia to hear the good news of Jesus Christ.
Post & Rails - Winter 2018
Messages of congratulations, welcomes and farewells from across the BCA family.
Answering the Call
Just six months ago George Ferguson and his wife Carmel heard the call to ministry. They have just commenced a two-year Indigenous ministry traineeship with BCA.
Towards 100
In just over 12 months BCA will mark a significant anniversary and we would love every supporter, Field Staff, former staff and those who have a heart for the bush to be part of the celebrations.
Post & Rails - Autumn 2018
Messages of congratulations, welcomes and farewells from across the BCA family.
Blessings, Family and Fellowship – The Watsons’ journey with BCA
After 13 years serving as Co-Workers in Kununurra, Jim and Natalie Watson have moved to Darwin with Jim taking up the position of Property Manager at Nungalinya College.
Your Best Celebration?
I wonder what’s the best celebration you’ve ever enjoyed? What made it so special? Was it the food, the location, or was it the people who were celebrating with you?
Scholarship winner looks towards a career in medicine
The Bottom family and BCA are proud to announce the 2018 recipient of the April Bottom Scholarship – Sophie Nelson from Broken Hill.
Zambia comes to the Pilbara
What does it take to grab people’s attention in a town like Exmouth which has great beaches, surf, fishing and lifestyle? Well a choir from Zambia did a pretty good job recently.
Schools Ministry – a privilege and a responsibility
Schools ministry, Scripture, RE or RI – I don’t know what comes to mind when you think about Religious Education. Was it the first time you heard about Jesus?
Praying for BCA
The support that our Field Staff receive from faithful prayer warriors is so vital to their work across the country.
Learning to be utterly dependent on God
Margaret Douglass was not so keen when her husband Don decided to become BCA’s first Missioner in Port Hedland 60 years ago.
Post & Rails - Summer 2017/2018
Messages of congratulations, welcomes and farewells from across the BCA family.
Christmas Across Australia
As we read this edition of The Real Australian many of us will be looking forward to Christmas gatherings and celebrations. Gifts will be purchased, cards will be sent, services will be planned and talks will be written.